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The 2017 Barolo is a pretty dense wine from proprietor Nicola Oberto. I am used to seeing a bit more finesse and transparency here, but the 2017 is quite a powerhouse. Large-grained tannins add to that impression. Time in the glass brings out hints of spice and tobacco, and yet the 2017 remains a bit rough around the edges. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2021)
The 2017 Barolo is a pretty dense wine from proprietor Nicola Oberto. I am used to seeing a bit more finesse and transparency here, but the 2017 is quite a powerhouse. Large-grained tannins add to that impression. Time in the glass brings out hints of spice and tobacco, and yet the 2017 remains a bit rough around the edges. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2021)
9.1Cathy Corison
Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery
Good value
Good value
9.0J. Kim
The acidity is not high enough to lift the aromas. The fruit concentration is high but not nuanced. The texture resembles those of Cavallotto and Fenocchio.
The acidity is not high enough to lift the aromas. The fruit concentration is high but not nuanced. The texture resembles those of Cavallotto and Fenocchio.
8.6Clay Bullwinkel
2017. Opened up beautifully. As La Morra’s barolos are reputed, quite elegant, balanced, smooth. Not overpowering.
2017. Opened up beautifully. As La Morra’s barolos are reputed, quite elegant, balanced, smooth. Not overpowering.
9.3Andrew Schirmer
Obviously a bit early to pop but gave a full day decant—solid core of fruit, cherry liqueur, blackberry/dark fruit, unresolved tannin, slight heat.
Obviously a bit early to pop but gave a full day decant—solid core of fruit, cherry liqueur, blackberry/dark fruit, unresolved tannin, slight heat.
9.1J. Kim
Completely different from the 2016 vintage. Low complexity in both aromatic and structural domaine.
Completely different from the 2016 vintage. Low complexity in both aromatic and structural domaine.
8.7Eddie Grystar
GREAT!!!!! Stunned at how good this producer is
GREAT!!!!! Stunned at how good this producer is
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